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MX05 YYO

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,540 mi
Last recorded27,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 YYO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 27,064 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 26,738 miles

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 26,738 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 26,233 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 25,655 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 25,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 23,824 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 21,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,575 miles

swing arm has side to side movement in main pivot

Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 11,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,462 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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MX05 YYO is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 17,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX05 YYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX05 YYO registered?

MX05 YYO is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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